Carnival Cruise Line has announced that it made a surprise visit to children at the Queensland Children’s Hospital on Tuesday, July 14, with The Grinch and Cat in the Hat. The Dr. Seuss characters took time away from the Carnival Encounter to join the ship’s Cruise Director and Fun Squad at the Children’s Hospital Foundation...

Port Canaveral has unveiled additional details on two substantial capital improvement projects: a reimagined expansion of Cruise Terminal 5 that will double the facility’s size to 170,000 square feet, and the construction of a new 13-story parking garage adjacent to Cruise Terminal 6, which will add 3,700 parking spaces to the port’s existing capacity. “Every...

Viking has announced two new river voyages for 2030 that will offer the opportunity to experience the Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany, which has been performed every 10 years for nearly 400 years. “Our guests are curious travelers who value meaningful cultural experiences and a deeper understanding of the places they visit,” said Leah Talactac,...

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and Eberjey have unveiled an exclusive pajama collection featuring a limited-edition print inspired by the sea, marking the company’s first-ever sleepwear collaboration and celebrating Eberjey’s 30th anniversary. “Travel has the unique ability to create moments of pause, reflection and connection, and those moments often become the memories that stay with us...

Saga has announced that its fourth river ship, the Spirit of the Lorelei, launching in July 2027, will spend her maiden season sailing the Rhine, Main and Danube. The company said in a blog that the newbuild’s design features rich, earthy colors. The inaugural voyage will pass the Lorelei Rock, the inspiration for the new...

Holland America announced in a press release that pennies totaling $5,000 from six Holland America Line and six Princess Cruises ships sailing in Alaska have been donated to Scouting America Troop 4 and Troop 2004 during a community event in Ketchikan, Alaska, on Friday, July 10. The initiative gives new purpose to excess shipboard pennies,...

Aroya Cruises has launched a redesigned website to enhance the guest experience, offering guests the opportunity to plan, book, check in and access guest services and personalization. Linked with Aroya’s booking system, CRM and wider operational systems, the website supports a more consistent experience across every guest touchpoint, including web, mobile, kiosks and digital signage....

Emerald Cruises & Tours has unveiled two new 13-Day Seychelles & Indian Ocean Adventure sailings aboard the Emerald Kaia, launching exclusively for November 2026. According to Ken Muskat, president of Scenic Group USA & LATAM, luxury travelers are looking beyond the familiar and seeking destinations that remain authentic, remote and genuinely transformative. “The Seychelles represents...

Havila Voyages has appointed Aviareps as General Sales Agent for China, with immediate effect. The partnership is intended to strengthen the company’s position and visibility in this growing market. “We are pleased to appoint Aviareps as our General Sales Agent in China. Their strong market knowledge, established travel trade network and comprehensive sales and marketing...

Seabourn has announced the “Exploration Awaits Event,” offering savings of up to 15 percent, along with a reduced deposit of up to 15 percent on select worldwide itineraries through the end of 2026 and into early 2029. The event applies to ocean voyages and expedition itineraries exploring regions from Antarctica and the Caribbean to Japan,...

Ponant Explorations has announced that it is offering more than 150 departures across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Atlantic Islands from October 2027 through November 2028, which are now available for booking. The collection features more than 80 Mediterranean sailings, voyages through Northern Europe and the British Isles, and Atlantic island Itineraries, including Cape...

Ambassador Cruises has announced that, after winning the Ambassador PEEL Playwriting Challenge 2025 last December, “Venison” by Huw Turnbull made its debut onboard the Ambition during its two-week “Delights of Western France & Spain Explorer” sailing in May 2026. The company said in a statement that the Ambassador PEEL Playwriting Challenge 2025 is an annual...

Windstar Cruises has announced “More Reasons to Say Yes”, a limited-time offer that is available on new bookings made between July 1 and November 17, 2026. According to the company, the promotion includes a complimentary all-inclusive upgrade worth more than $1,300 for two guests on a seven-night voyage, a reduced $300-per-stateroom deposit, and additional loyalty...